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Kia Picanto vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Subaru BRZ?

Kia Picanto vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

BRZ

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers significantly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is a bit lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers only slightly more boot space – 255 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries a bit more – 404 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Kia Picanto
Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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